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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 573.14 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 573.14 and 289.74 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 573.14 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/573.14 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 573.14 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 166,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,060.82/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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